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  1. Weekly What's On
    From family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events, let us help you plan your trip with out weekly guide to What's On in Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough.
  2. What's On March
    March is packed with exciting events in the Mourne Gullion Strangford, offering outdoor adventures, historical tours, and unique wildlife encounters. Whether you're a nature lover, history enthusiast, or thrill-seeker, there’s something for everyone to explore.
  3. Enjoy Free Family Forest Activities
    With plenty of fun for all the family, from Stories on the Mountains to Family Treasure Hunts. Come with us as we go into the woods in Castlewellan Forest Park, Delamont Country Park, Kilbroney Park and Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
  4. Family Events
    For days out with the whole family, the Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a busy calendar of events to suit all ages. Throughout the year, our towns and villages are hubs of activity and fun for the whole family.

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Performers walking down Market Street in Downpatrick as part of the St Patrick's Day parade.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

St Patrick's Day Parade in Downpatrick

17th March 2026

St. Patrick's Day parades will be the centre of celebrations in Downpatrick and Newry City on St…

program for live music on St. Patricks day
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Burrendale! ☘️

Woman Cuddling Donkey
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

13th March 2026

Welcome to "Date with a Donkey" at our charming farm in Ballynahinch! Get ready for a truly unique…

Afternoon Tea
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

15th March 2026

Season

15th March 2026

Pamper Mum this Mother’s Day with a delicious Afternoon Tea in the cosy surroundings of The Café at…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Saint Patrick's Weekend at The Saint Patrick Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

14th March 2026-17th March 2026

Join us to celebrate Saint Patrick's Weekend at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick for a day of…

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Elm pendant
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026

Come visit Bluebell Lane Forest and craft your very own Celtic Pendant. Set on 26 acres of woodland…

Poster promoting Guided tours of the Annesley Walled Garden
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Guided Tours

9th March 2026-13th March 2026

Come and rediscover the Annesley Walled Garden at Castlewellan Forest Park. Created and developed…

Bouldering in bloody bridge river
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th January 2026-30th September 2026

A great option for families visiting and staying in the local area. Including scrambles, jumps and…

Ballysallagh Forest
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

2nd March 2026-21st March 2026

Susan Mallon's Ballysallagh Forest is a deeply personal photographic exploration of a 17th century…

saint Patricks day fun
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Before & after the parade fun at Art Studio 23! Drop the kids off for 50 minutes of creative craic…

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

picture
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

14th March 2026

Season

15th March 2026

Come join us for a fun filled afternoon

Audience enjoying entertainment at Down County Museum
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Down County Museum, Downpatrick Enjoy a day of music, dancing, circus…

mike nesbitt

Openings

Season

12th March 2026

Lecture series continues with Martin O'Brien in conversation with Mike Nesbitt

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

Storytelling with Sinead McAleavey
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

Season

11th March 2026

Storytelling in Killyleagh Library

Brennan Miskelly McCormick Group photo of dancers
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Dancers from the Brennan Miskelly McCormick school of Irish Dance will entertain the crowds in Down…

A tale of the Unexpected
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

11th March 2026

Scéal gan choinne: Preispitéirigh agus an Ghaeilge - tráthnóna léargais, staire agus comhrá le Rev.…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

walk

Openings

Season

14th March 2026

St Patrick's Pilgrim Walk Downpatrick is an epic adventure. Discover the amazing story of Saint…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Next Week

Storytelling
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Storyteller Sinéad McAleavey and singer-songwriter Jonathan Byrne combine story and song in a…

Performers walking down Market Street in Downpatrick as part of the St Patrick's Day parade.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

St Patrick's Day Parade in Downpatrick

17th March 2026

St. Patrick's Day parades will be the centre of celebrations in Downpatrick and Newry City on St…

program for live music on St. Patricks day
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Burrendale! ☘️

The Nanci Griffith Songbook
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

22nd March 2026

An evening of songs and stories celebrating the life and music of the late Nanci Griffith, one of…

From A Forest To A Fiddle - Film Screening & Live Performance
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating craftsmanship, heritage, and the timeless power of…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Paint & Sip Canvas Night – Paint a Pint
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Join us for a relaxed and fun Paint & Sip night as we recreate the iconic Guinness toucan on canvas…

Saint Patrick's Weekend at The Saint Patrick Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

14th March 2026-17th March 2026

Join us to celebrate Saint Patrick's Weekend at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick for a day of…

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Elm pendant
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026

Come visit Bluebell Lane Forest and craft your very own Celtic Pendant. Set on 26 acres of woodland…

Newry Arts Festival
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

19th March 2026-29th March 2026

A celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene…

Bouldering in bloody bridge river
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th January 2026-30th September 2026

A great option for families visiting and staying in the local area. Including scrambles, jumps and…

Ballysallagh Forest
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

2nd March 2026-21st March 2026

Susan Mallon's Ballysallagh Forest is a deeply personal photographic exploration of a 17th century…

saint Patricks day fun
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Before & after the parade fun at Art Studio 23! Drop the kids off for 50 minutes of creative craic…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

21st March 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

ng High, Going Low - Poems and a Performance
LocationNewry

Openings

Doors open at 4.30pm

21st March 2026

Newpoint Players present an evening of poetry and performance with Seán Treanor at Finegan & Son.…

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

Hip Hop Dance
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

22nd March 2026

A fun, high-energy introduction to hip hop dance for young people, exploring popping, locking and…

Stephen O'Hara
LocationLislea

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

Come join us for an evening of storytelling with guest teller Stephen O'Hara

Chef Rory
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th March 2026

A feast playing homage to the changing of the seasons

Audience enjoying entertainment at Down County Museum
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Down County Museum, Downpatrick Enjoy a day of music, dancing, circus…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

Brennan Miskelly McCormick Group photo of dancers
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Dancers from the Brennan Miskelly McCormick school of Irish Dance will entertain the crowds in Down…

Next Month

Enjoying the pure bliss of the sunset at Greencastle on the sunset SUP experience
LocationCranfield

Openings

Season

3rd April 2026

A perfect way to chill out in nature at the end of a busy week's work. Check it out - it's a must…

Camp chair made from logs and found wood materials. A black dog walks on a path surrounded by bluebells in the background.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th April 2026

This is a very interesting and informative course and ranges from ancient to modern methods…

Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

11th April 2026

Do you want to improve your navigation skills and have a great day out in the hills at the same…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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  1. Arts & Theatre Events
    Wander the galleries or take in a show with the Mourne Gullion Strangford. Our theatres, art centres and galleries are home to a busy calendar of events and festivals. Whether you’re a lover of musicals, or an art history buff, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.
  2. Sports Events
    Mourne Gullion Strangford has been the scenic backdrop to a number of world-class sporting events. Northern Ireland is home to international sporting superstars, like Rory McIlroy and the Dunlop family.
  3. Music Events
    We punch well above our weight when it comes to live music in Mourne Gullion Strangford. Whether you’re looking for a traditional session in a cosy pub, hard-driving blues, or the glitz and glamour of musical theatre, we’ve got something to suit every taste.
  4. Family Events
    For days out with the whole family, the Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a busy calendar of events to suit all ages. Throughout the year, our towns and villages are hubs of activity and fun for the whole family.
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